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Winter must-visit: Shirakawa-go + Kanazawa, more beautiful than Hokkaido in winter

Who says winter travel has to be monotonous⁉️ The combination of Shirakawa-go + Kanazawa + Takayama is more beautiful than winter in Hokkaido❗ "Half ancient streets, half snow" is a winter fantasy you must experience in your lifetime‼ . Visa is easy, just go whenever you want! Enter and exit through Nagoya, walk the snowy old post town of Tsumago-juku, enjoy private hot springs with mountain views in Okuhida, and experience the fairy tale of Shirakawa-go illuminated at night... The key is fewer crowds and a rich atmosphere. Stay in boutique ryokans where hot springs♨️ and snowy scenery intertwine, sleeping surrounded by Japanese-style landscapes! . ⭕ Take my advice! Unlock countless ways to explore Japan’s snowy secret spots in 6 days! Hot springs♨️, skiing❄, World Heritage sites💫 all included. The Chubu region’s winter is truly legendary! . ✅ Takayama Honoki Ski Resort opens🏂 — powder snow + forest trails ✅ Hot spring lovers rejoice! Okuhida open-air baths face snowy mountains, a contrast of ice and fire ✅ Shirakawa-go Gassho-style houses illuminated in winter, exclusive snowy views ✅ Kanazawa’s Chaya District stroll in kimono, shop at small stores, and enjoy gold leaf ice cream✨ ✅ Tsumago-juku snowy old post town hike, experience Edo-period post town charm ✅ Shin-Hotaka Ropeway 360° panoramic view of the Northern Alps’ snowy peaks ✅ Omicho Market’s winter crab, plump oysters, and steaming seafood bowls ... ——🔶 Important! Don’t blindly self-drive in winter! The Chubu mountain area has heavy snow and ice, making self-driving risky❌. We recommend experienced guides and private cars for safe and worry-free travel. . ——🔵 For the lazy, just copy this! 👉 Ono Family’s winter exclusive tour: ✅ skiing & hot springs + ✅ Shirakawa-go illumination + ✅ secret hot spring inns + ✅ consecutive stays at luxury hotels💯 . ⭕ Sample itinerary: D1: Nagoya ► Stay at Marriott Hotel D2: Nagoya Castle - Tsumago-juku hike ► Stay at Takimi-no-ie D3: Takayama Honoki Ski Resort ► Stay at Okuhida Onsen Shinyama Sakura-an D4: Shin-Hotaka Ropeway sightseeing - Shirakawa-go ► Stay at Shirakawa-go Oyado Yui-no-sho D5: Kanazawa - Omicho Market - Kenrokuen Garden ► Stay at Hyatt Centric Kanazawa D6: Kanazawa - Nagoya - Airport transfer and departure . 🏨 Must-stay boutique hotels | Okuhida Onsen Shinyama Sakura-an — each room has a private hot spring, soak while gazing at Mt. Yari’s snowy peaks, the sunset reflecting on snow feels like a fairyland | Shirakawa-go Oyado Yui-no-sho — a dream stay inside a Gassho-style house! Open the window to see snow-covered thatched roofs, and at night the illumination creates an exclusive fairy tale world | Takimi-no-ie Ryokan — soak by the waterfall, where snow scenery and flowing water sounds blend, enjoy cozy nights by the hearth surrounded by bamboo forest snow views | Hyatt Centric Kanazawa — adjacent to Kenrokuen Garden, walking distance to Chaya District | Nagoya Marriott Hotel — cityscape views from high above, transportation hub, direct access to shopping . 📩 For more details, contact Ono 🔸 Images sourced from official hotels and the internet, please delete if infringed
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